New Pediatric Labeling Information Database - Detail

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Pediatric Labeling Date:

09/03/2008

Trade Name:

Valtrex

Generic Name or Proper Name (*):

valacyclovir

Indications Studied:

Chickenpox; active or at risk for herpes virus infection

Label Changes Summary:

* New indication for treatment of chickenpox in pediatric patients 2 to <18 years based on single-dose pharmacokinetic and multiple-dose safety data from an open-label trial with valacyclovir and supported by safety and extrapolated efficacy data from 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials evaluating oral acyclovir in pediatric patients with chickenpox * The efficacy and safety of valacyclovir have not been established in pediatric patients: o <12 years of age with cold sores o <18 years of age with genital herpes o <18 years of age with herpes zoster o <2 years of age with chickenpox, o for suppressive therapy following neonatal HSV infection * Adverse events similar to that of adults * Information on PK parameters, AEs, clinical studies, and preparation of an extemporaneous formulation